Apple Isle Physiotherapy

24/12/2023

Yes it’s that time of year again and this year has flown by! Anyone else feeling the Christmas spirit with a little festive baking?

Thank you to my referrers and the amazing ladies and men I have had the pleasure of meeting and treating this year.

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy New Year.

The clinic is now closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on the 4th of January.

19/09/2023

🌸 Postnatal physiotherapy check 🌸

A postnatal physiotherapy check at 6 weeks can be very beneficial in your birth recovery and identify any future risk factors for pelvic floor issues and guide your safe return to exercise.

The check up includes:

✔️ Comprehensive assessment of abdominals (e.g. core stability, diastasis re**us or DRAM)

✔️pelvic floor assessment (internal or via real-time ultrasound if preferred) if desired

✔️perineal or caesarean scar assessment/management

✔️screening for any bladder, bowel (e.g. incontinence, constipation) prolapse or s*xual issues;

✔️ assessment of any remaining or new musculoskeletal issues (e.g. pelvic girdle, lower back pain)

✔️ discuss your return to exercise goals

Based on your assessment findings and goals, your treatment can be started on the day and a tailored treatment program (including safe return to exercise) recommended.

Visit the website ⬇️ for further information or online bookings

www.appleislephysio.com.au



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16/09/2023

Endometriosis

Did you know that pelvic floor physiotherapy can help treat symptoms associated with endometriosis? These may include pelvic pain, pain with s*x, bladder and bowel symptoms and more…

Along with expert medical and/or surgical treatment with your gynaecologist, read on to see how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help…

Your pelvic floor physiotherapist can:

- Assess the pelvic floor muscles and provide manual therapy treatments to relax any tight, painful or overactive muscles

- Assess and treat any associated bladder, bowel or s*xual symptoms

- Teach breathing, relaxation strategies and gentle exercises to down-regulate the nervous system

- Prescribe individually tailored stretches/exercises to restore optimal pelvic floor function or provide other treatments as required

- Empower you to take control of your symptoms with a better understanding of your condition through pain science education and a tailored self-management program

Needing help with your endometriosis related symptoms or another pelvic floor concern?

Book online via the website

www.appleislephysio.com.au

08/09/2023

Today marks the end of Women’s Health week and it is also World Physiotherapy Day 🎉 I feel blessed to be a part of this profession and to share knowledge about the importance of maintaining optimal pelvic health for a positive impact on so many aspects of our lives.

Just a friendly reminder of some of the conditions we support at Apple Isle Physiotherapy if you are needing help:

- Bladder or bowel conditions (e.g. incontinence., constipation, overactive bladder, urgency and more)
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic pain
- Pain with intimacy
- Vaginismus
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pre-post op gynaecology surgery
- Antenatal pain/pelvic floor and childbirth preparation
- Postnatal abdominal (including Diastasis re**us), pelvic floor and general rehabilitation and return to exercise (vaginal or caesarean birth)
- Breast conditions relating to breastfeeding (e.g.) Mastitis/blocked ducts
- and more

Bookings and more information is available at www.appleislephysio.com.au




Acknowledgement to the lovely Naomi for my recent mini photo session

04/08/2023

11/07/2023

Pregnancy related back and pelvic girdle pain can be caused by many factors and assessing the cause and behaviour of your individual pain is essential in advising if a pregnancy belt is worth the investment.

Your women’s and pelvic health physiotherapist can perform a detailed assessment to see if a pregnancy belt is right for you and offer an in-clinic brief trial of an appropriate type for you (if applicable) as there are so many options available. It is also important to remember that a belt is not a stand-alone treatment for back/pelvic girdle pain and a tailored, individual treatment approach is important for best results.

If you would like treatment for your back and pelvic girdle pain, book in for an antenatal assessment.

www.appleislephysio.com.au

07/07/2023

What better way to showcase the uniqueness and beauty of the v***a than through art!

This display by artist Greg Taylor at the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart is well worth a visit.

23/06/2023

Do any of these triggers send you running to the loo urgently and sometimes leak along the way?

Running water, caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, cold/wet weather or putting your key in the front door are common triggers for urinary urgency and urge urinary incontinence in some people.

Targeted individual pelvic floor physiotherapy including bladder retraining can effectively treat this condition alone or in conjunction with medical management in some cases.

Read more about how we can help or book your appointment online at www.appleislephysio.com.au

13/05/2023

Wishing all mums a safe and enjoyable Mother’s Day 💐